How far is Woodbury, MN from Young America (historical), MN?

The driving distance from Woodbury, MN to Young America (historical), MN is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
176.86 mi
03h 41m
Flight
138.86 mi
223.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.86 mi
Kilometers
223.48 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.86 mi
Kilometers
284.63 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Woodbury
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbury
2026-04-19T07:18
Arrive Young America (historical)
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbury
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Stanchfield
MN

Township in Isanti County, Minnesota

From Woodbury
88.4 mi
01h 50m
To Young America (historical)
88.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbury and Young America (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury and Young America (historical).

  1. 1

    Start on Gisler Road

    1011 ft · 30 sec · Gisler Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    93.7 mi · 1 hr 56 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    16.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Avenue Northeast

    91 m · 5 sec · Central Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 694 West

    2521 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 100

    3218 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 62 West

    2471 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Crosstown Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosstown Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 212

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    25.9 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Faxon Road

    1472 ft · 41 sec · Faxon Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    18 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    2283 ft · 2 min · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    980 ft · 43 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbury and Young America (historical).

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
110 mi · 62%
US 212
30.5 mi · 17%
MN 100
13.6 mi · 8%
I 694 West
2.31 mi · 1%
Crosstown Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
Southeast 2nd Avenue
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Turn left onto State Highway 65

93.7 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
138.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanchfield
01h 50m from Woodbury
Leave By
9:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbury and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbury to Young America (historical)?

The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stanchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Woodbury and 88.5 miles from Young America (historical).

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbury and Sunny near Young America (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Stanchfield

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stanchfield, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stanchfield.

RAIL

St. Cloud

76 mi away
555 East St. Germain Street
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

79 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbury and Young America (historical). Straight-line distance: 138.86 mi (223.48 km).

Woodbury

#1 Woodbury

The most populous city in Washington County, Minnesota.

Population74,255
Coordinates46.6791100, -92.9599300
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
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#2 Young America (historical)

This Carver County city in Minnesota, with a population of about 1,530, is situated at an elevation of 1,030 feet.

Population1,530
Coordinates44.7827400, -93.9135800
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbury (-92.95993, 46.67911)
End: Young America (historical) (-93.91358, 44.78274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.62 L · about $22.27
Round trip
$44.54
12.48 gal · 47.24 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $22.27 $44.54
Mid-grade $3.92 $24.47 $48.93
Premium $4.39 $27.41 $54.81
Diesel $4.86 $30.35 $60.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Minnesota · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbury and Young America (historical). The current time is 07:18:57.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.